The flower director has become strong...Requirements for victory Replacement of a large pitcher in front of his eyes "I saw it as a result of the game"
Jul 17, 2024
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At the top of the fifth inning, when they were leading 9-5 against the Samsung Lions, the KIA Tigers called starter Yang Hyeon-jong into the dugout with two outs and runners on first and second bases. The number of pitches was 87, a number that was easy to catch one last out count and meet the winning requirements. However, the ball was in the hands of pitcher coach Chung Jae-hoon, who went up to the mound. A scene that means a replacement of a pitcher. Yang Hyun-jong handed over the mound to Kim Dae-yu after talking to coach Chung. Kim Dae-yu finished the inning by striking out Kim Young-woong. On this day, KIA beat Samsung 10-5.
Yang Hyun-jong is a leading pitcher who continues to be left-handed in Korean baseball beyond KIA. He has kept the KIA mound with performances worthy of his nickname 'Great Pitcher'. It is not burdensome to replace the team's iconic ace at a time when the winning requirements are imminent. Despite this, director Lee made a decision.
In response, coach Lee said "The reason why Kim Dae-yu was raised was because I thought it was today's match."
KIA took the lead by making six runs and big innings in the bottom of the third inning alone, including Na Sung-bum's bases-loaded walk. After replacing Yang Hyun-jong, the bullpen blocked Samsung's batters without losing a point. With the victory, Kia has firmly maintained its lead with 53 wins, 2 draws and 35 losses throughout the season.
Manager Lee said, `I was able to win with active offense""Socrates played a good role as a leadoff, and Choi Hyung-woo fired a two-run home run in the beginning to create a good atmosphere." After allowing the tie, a pushaway walk and Na Sung-bum's decisive grand slam made it possible to bring today's game in a good mood", he commented. The bullpen gave strength, with Lim Ki-young perfectly blocking the first ⅓ inning," he added.
"I appreciate that all the players are doing well even though the team is in a bad situation (due to the starting injury)."I will play tomorrow with the fans as well," he said.
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